vertex
pronunciation
How to pronounce vertex in British English:
UK [ˈvɜ:teks]
How to pronounce vertex in American English:
US [ˈvɜrteks]
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- Noun:
- the point of intersection of lines or the point opposite the base of a figure
- the highest point (of something)
Word Origin
- vertex (n.)
- 1560s, "the point opposite the base in geometry," from Latin vertex "highest point," literally "the turning point," originally "whirling column, whirlpool," from vertere "to turn" (see versus). Meaning "highest point of anything" is first attested 1640s.
Example
- 1. Forces the cloned meshes to share vertex buffers .
- 2. Of or relating to the vertex of the head .
- 3. Then he measured his triangle 's vertex angles with a protractor and added them up .
- 4. Now we need a vertex buffer .
- 5. Support either vertex or pixel fog .